The internet of things will massively increase the amount of data available for analysis by all manner of organizations. However, there are significant barriers to overcome before potential benefits are realized.

On this week's Technolatte podcast, the Australian team discusses the failure of Click Frenzy, why most Australian startups are doomed to fail, and why it is important to look at every angle in NBN reporting.

Britain is to take its first steps in manned space exploration as part of a massive billion-pound boost, following ESA negotiations over investment and funding. "Space is big," says minister David Willetts.